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FLEXIBLE PIPES

General

1.0

isoflex - Flex Pipe

2.0

isocu - Flex Pipe

3.0

isopex - Flex Pipe


Specialities isopex
Technical operational data heating
Technical operational data sanitary
isopex-components resp. couplings

F
F
F
F
F

4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4

Flex Pipe Preformed Part


House-entry-elbow
Bifurcated pipe

F
F

5.0
5.1

Accessories
Press- and bending tools
Closing- and end cap
Wall duct and distributing manhole
Twin-accoutrement and one-time-ball-valve

F
F
F
F

6.0
6.1
6.2
6.3

Jacket Pipe Connections


GFK-Assembling branch and -elbow
Connection coupler

F
F
F

7.0
7.1
7.2

Assembling
Delivery, unloading and storage
Cutting and processing
Laying and underground work

F
F
F

8.0
8.1
8.2

Design
Maximal pipe laying lengths isoflex / isocu
Application isoflex and isocu
Application isopex
House connection

F
F
F
F

9.0
9.1
9.2
9.3

FLEXIBLE PIPES
General
The flexible pipe system of isoplus is especially suited for
house connections and extension works later on. It can be
easily being led around obstructions such as buildings, trees or
other pipeline systems. It can be also used for complete lowtemperature systems in lower dimensions.
Because of the continuous production of isoplus-flexible pipes
a longitudinal water tight compound system will be reached.
That means the three basic materials (medium pipe + insulation
+ jacket pipe) are connected by axial force with each other. Due
to very small bending radius of flexible pipes, it is possible to
choose always the direct way around obstructions respectively
to the area of the house connection.
Due to the big delivery lengths the pipe laying works can be carried out in a short time, the operational
works can be reduced to a minimum. Also the underground construction works can be reduced
essentially because of the extremely narrow trenches. For these reasons the flexible pipe system of
isoplus represents a technically fully developed and economically as well as ecologically perfect laying
method for district heating systems.

Heat-Insulation
Flexible pipes will be insulated with polyurethane-hard foam (PUR), consisting of component A = Polyol
clear and component B = Isocyanat dark, tested acc. to EN 253. During production continuously foamed
around the medium pipe, a high quality heat insulation with an excellent thermal conductivity, PUR =
maximal 0,024 W/(mK), at low specific weight will be reached, due to an exothermal chemical reaction.
isoplus is using generally Cyclopentan driven foam, 100% free of Freon and therefore environment
friendly. That means the very best heat insulation values will be reached at lowest possible ODP- and
GWP- values, ODP (ozone reducing potential) = 0, GWP (green house potential) = < 0,001 !

Cell Gas Diffusion Barrier


In order to avoid the exchange of PUR-cell gas, in all isoplus-flexible pipes a diffusion barrier is included.
This barrier-foil will be implemented between PUR-foam and jacket pipe during the production procedure.
The used barrier-foils are granting the flexible pipes a constant and durable low energy loss during the
duration of operation.
For isoflex and isocu a 100 % diffusion tight aluminium-foil will be used as barrier. In order to keep the
compound system, the foil is coated on both sides by corona treated polyethylene. isopex-pipes are
containing a coloured and also corona (electrical surface-cross-linked) treated polyethylene foil, as a
direct cell gas barrier.

Jacket-Pipe
The jacket pipe of the flexible pipes consists of proved polyethylene with even surface. Polyethylene Low
Density is a seamless, tough elastic thermo-plastic material which will be continuously extruded on to the
PUR foam during the production procedure. General quality requirements as well as measures and
weights in accordance to DIN 8073 resp. DIN 8072, thermal conductivity PE = 0,35 W/(mK).
PEHD is mentioned in all national and international standards, respectively recommendations, as the only
suitable material, due to the resistance against weather conditions and UV-rays, as well as against
practically all chemical compounds existing in the soil.

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F 1.0

F L E X R O H R

Medium Pipe
The isoflex-medium pipe consists of a seamless, cold drawn
precision steel pipe with especial measure-exactness and plain inner
surface. Measures, specification and static values and tolerances acc.
to DIN 2391-1, material St 35.8 S/I, No. 1.0305. Technical delivery
conditions acc. to DIN 17175 with works certificate (APZ) acc. to EN
10.204-3.1.B.

Connection Technology
The connection of the steel pipe will be made by autogenouslywelding or by Wolfram-Inert gas (WIG) welding procedure.

Operating Conditions
Maximum operating temperature Tmax:
130 C
Maximum operating pressure pB:
25 bar
Maximum permissible axial-tension max:
150 N/mm
Leak detecting:
without; single pipe IPS-Cu as special production
Possible liquids: Heating water as well as other material resistant liquids
Property
Volume weight
Tensile stress Rm
Yield stress Re
Wall roughness k

Unit
kg/dm
N/mm
N/mm
mm

Technical data St 35.8 at 20 C


Value
Property
7,87
Elastic modulus E
360 - 480
Thermal conductivity
235
Specific heat capacity c
0,01
Thermal expansion coeff. at Tmax

Unit
N/mm
W/(mK)
kJ/(kgK)
K-1

Value
211.000
52,33
0,43
12,5 10-6

Pipe
Dimension Steel Pipe

Outside

Type
isoflex - Standard
isoflex - 1 x reinforced
isoflex - Double

JacketDelivery- Maximum
coilPipe
length in
Wallthickness Outside- 1 m steps outside-

Minimum
bending
radius

Weight
without
water

da
in mm

s
in mm

Da
in mm

L
in m

dR
in mm

r
in m

G
in kg/m

28,0
28,0
2 28,0

2,0
2,0
2,0

75
90
90

24 - 100
24 - 100
24

2220
2300
1980

0,8
0,9
0,9

1,95
2,15
3,17

Heat Loss + Capacity


Type

isoflex - S
isoflex - 1
Double

Watercontent

VolumeFlow

Dimensioning
FlowTransmitted Capacity
Speed
P in kW

v
in l/m

V
in m/h

w
in m/s

0,452
0,452
0,452

0,977
1,303
1,629

0,60
0,80
1,00

at spread
20 K
23
30
38

30 K
34
45
57

40 K
45
61
76

Heat Loss
Coefficient

kER/DR
in
W/(mK)
0,1451
0,1229
0,2636

q per Pipe Meter


in W/m at
Average Temperature TM
70 K
10,154
8,605
18,455

60 K
8,704
7,376
15,821

50 K
7,253
6,146
13,187

The mentioned data are based on a medium specific heat capacity [cm] of the water 4.187 J/(kgK). Soil
covering height [H] of 0,60 m (Surface jacket pipe to surface of the area), heat conductivity of soil [E] of
1,2 W/(mK), a medium temperature of soil [TE] of 10 C as well as a medium pipe distance of 100 mm at
single pipes.
(59) TM = (TVL + TRL) : 2 TE ; Example: (90 + 70) : 2 10 = 70 K average temperature.

F 2.0

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F L E X R O H R

Medium Pipe
The isocu-pipe consists of a seamless, cold drawn copper pipe acc.
to EN 1057. Dimension, specification and static data and tolerances
acc. to DIN 1754, material Cu-DHP/R 220, No. 2.0090, in standard
wall thickness, technical delivery conditions acc. to DIN 17671. isocudouble with longitudinal mark of one pipe.

Connection Technology
The connection of the copper pipe will be made by capillary-solderingfittings, acc. to DIN 2856 with the same wall thickness than the pipes,
or by special suitable press fittings. It is not allowed to enlarge the
copper pipes. The recommendations and/or instructions of the
manufacturers of the fittings concerning soldering procedure and kind
of soldering have to be considered.

Operating Conditions
Maximum operating temperature Tmax:
110 C with soldering fittings; 130 C with press fittings
Maximum operating pressure pB:
25 bar
Maximum permissible axial-tension max:
110 N/mm
Leak detecting:
without; single pipe IPS-Cu as special production
Possible liquids: All potable and heat-water as well as other material resistant liquids
Property
Volume weight
Tensile stress Rm
Yield stress Re
Wall roughness k

Unit
kg/dm
N/mm
N/mm
mm

Technical data Cu-DHP / R 220 at 20 C


Value
Property
8,96
Elastic modulus E
220 - 270
Thermal conductivity
65
Specific heat capacity c
0,0015
Thermal expansion coeff. at Tmax

Unit
N/mm
W/(mK)
kJ/(kgK)
-1
K

Value
132.000
364,00
0,386
-6
16,8 10

Pipe
Dimension Copper Pipe

Outside

Type
isocu I
isocu II
isocu - Double I
isocu - Double II

JacketDelivery- Maximum
coilPipe
length in
Wallthickness Outside- 1 m steps outside-

Minimum
bending
radius

Weight
without
water

da
in mm

s
in mm

Da
in mm

L
in m

dR
in mm

r
in m

G
in kg/m

22,0
28,0

1,0
1,2

65
75

25 - 360
25 - 360

2500
2530

0,8
0,8

1,14
1,57

2 22,0
2 28,0

1,0
1,2

90
90

25 - 250
25 - 200

2530
2530

0,9
0,9

1,80
2,40

Heat Loss + Capacity


Type

isocu I
isocu II
Double I
Double II

Watercontent

VolumeFlow

Dimensioning
FlowTransmitted Capacity
Speed
P in kW

v
in l/m

V
in m/h

w
in m/s

0,314
0,515

0,679
1,482

0,314
0,515

0,905
1,853

at spread

Heat Loss
Coefficient

kER/DR
in

q per Pipe Meter


in W/m at
Average Temperature TM

30 K
24
52

40 K
32
69

W/(mK)

0,60
0,80

20 K
16
34

0,1332
0,1451

70 K
9,323
10,156

60 K
7,991
8,705

50 K
6,659
7,254

0,80
1,00

21
43

32
65

42
86

0,1971
0,2637

13,797
18,457

11,828
15,823

9,859
13,188

Values based on previous page F 2.0

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F 3.0

F L E X R O H R

Medium Pipe
The isopex-pipe consists of PE-Xa, basic material PE, general
material requirements acc. to DIN 16892, pipe series respectively
measures acc. to DIN 16893. isopex-double with a bar-code fixed in
longitudinal direction of the pipe, for identification of a pipe.
PolyEthylene is an organic connection of carbon- and hydrogen
molecules. For PolyEthylene-cross-linked (X) H-atoms will be
removed out of the molecule chains, irreversible carbon-connections
will develop, which will form a cross link between the chains. During
extrusion of PE peroxide (a) will be added, the oxygen will bind the
hydrogen atoms. The mechanical high resistant, but not weldable
material PE-Xa comes into being.
Heating pipe: Pipe-range 1; series 5,04; SDR 11,08; operating pressure max. 6 bar, PN 12,5; with red
coloured organic oxygen diffusion barrier of E/VAL (Ethylenvenylalcohol) acc. to DIN 4726. According to
AGFW-information FW 420 District Heating pipelines with plastic-medium pipes (PMR).
Sanitary pipe: Pipe-range 2; series 3,15; SDR 7,30; operating pressure max. 10 bar, PN 20; tested acc.
to DVGW- documentation W 531, with DVGW- and VGW-inspection mark.

Connection Technology
The connection of PE-Xa pipes is made in buried sections preferably with press connections- and
connection pieces, see F 4.4. Inside of buildings as well as for sanitary installations also screwed
connections may be used.

Operating Conditions
Maximum permanent operating temp. TB max: 80 C
Maximum operating temperature Tmax:
95 C
Maximum operating pressure pB:
see page F 4.2 + F 4.3
Leak detecting:
general without
Possible liquids: Potable- and heat-water, chemicals as well as other material resistant liquids
Property
Volume weight
Tensile stress Rm
Yield stress Re
Wall roughness k

Technical data PE-Xa at 20 C


Value
Property
0,938
Elastic modulus E
20
Thermal conductivity
17
Specific heat capacity c
0,007
Thermal expansion coeff. at Tmax

Unit
kg/dm
N/mm
N/mm
mm

Unit
N/mm
W/(mK)
kJ/(kgK)
-1
K

Value
600
0,38
2,3
-5
20,0 10

Single Pipe Heating - 6 bar


Dimension PE-Xa Pipe

Type
H - 25 / H - 25 v
H - 32 / H - 32 v
H - 40 / H - 40 v
H - 50 / H - 50 v
H - 63 / H - 63 v
H - 75
H - 90
H - 110

F 4.0

thickness

Jacket-Pipe
Outside

Deliverylength in
1,00 m steps

Maximum
coiloutside-

Minimum
bending
radius

Weight
without
water

da
in mm

s
in mm

Da
in mm

L
in m

dR
in mm

r
in m

G
in kg/m

25,0
32,0
40,0
50,0
63,0
75,0
90,0
110,0

2,3
2,9
3,7
4,6
5,8
6,8
8,2
10,0

75 / 90
75 / 90
90 / 110
110 / 125
125 / 140
140
160
180

24 - 360 / 250
24 - 360 / 250
24 - 250 / 200
24 - 200 / 150
24 - 150 / 140
24 - 140
24 - 120
24 - 70

2530
2530
2530
2530 / 2550
2550 / 2690
2690
2700
2700

0,7 / 0,8
0,8 / 0,8
0,8 / 0,9
0,9 / 1,0
1,0 / 1,1
1,1
1,2
1,4

0,82 / 1,03
0,90 / 1,10
1,22 / 1,62
1,79 / 2,06
2,35 / 2,82
3,14
4,07
5,43

Outside

Wall-

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F L E X R O H R

Double Pipe Heating - 6 bar


Dimension PE-Xa Pipe

Outside

Type
H - 20 + 20
H - 25 + 25
H - 32 + 32
H - 40 + 40
H - 50 + 50
H - 63 + 63

JacketDelivery- Maximum
coilPipe
length in
Wallthickness Outside- 1 m steps outside-

Minimum
bending
radius

Weight
without
water

da
in mm

s
in mm

Da
in mm

L
in m

dR
in mm

r
in m

G
in kg/m

2 20,0
2 25,0
2 32,0
2 40,0
2 50,0
2 63,0

2,0
2,3
2,9
3,7
4,6
5,8

75
90
110
125
160
180

24 - 360
24 - 250
24 - 200
24 - 150
24 - 120
24 - 70

2530
2530
2530
2550
2700
2700

0,9
0,9
0,9
1,0
1,2
1,4

0,71
0,92
1,34
1,74
2,71
3,67

Minimum
bending
radius

Weight
without
water

Single Pipe Sanitary - 10 bar


Dimension PE-Xa Pipe

Outside

Type
S - 25
S - 32
S - 40
S - 50
S - 63

JacketDelivery- Maximum
coilPipe
length in
Wallthickness Outside- 1 m steps outside-

da
in mm

s
in mm

Da
in mm

L
in m

dR
in mm

r
in m

G
in kg/m

25,0
32,0
40,0
50,0
63,0

3,5
4,4
5,5
6,9
8,7

75
75
90
110
125

24 - 360
24 - 360
24 - 250
24 - 200
24 - 150

2530
2530
2530
2530
2550

0,7
0,8
0,8
0,9
1,0

0,89
1,01
1,39
2,05
2,77

Single pipe heating - 6 bar, see page F4.0 may be used for dimensions S - 75 to S-110, providing that
operation pressure will be maximum 6 bar. Admissible operating pressure [pB] see page F 4.2.

Double Pipe Sanitary - 10 bar


Dimension PE-Xa Pipe

Type
S - 25 + 20
S - 32 + 20
S - 40 + 25
S - 50 + 32
S - 63 + 32

Outside

JacketDelivery- Maximum
coilPipe
length in
Wallthickness Outside- 1 m steps outside-

Minimum
bending
radius

Weight
without
water

da
in mm

s
in mm

Da
in mm

L
in m

dR
in mm

r
in m

G
in kg/m

25,0 / 20,0
32,0 / 20,0
40,0 / 25,0
50,0 / 32,0
63,0 / 32,0

3,5 / 2,8
4,4 / 2,8
5,5 / 3,5
6,9 / 4,4
8,7 / 4,4

90
110
125
140
160

24 - 250
24 - 200
24 - 150
24 - 140
24 - 120

2530
2530
2550
2690
2700

0,9
0,9
1,0
1,1
1,2

0,98
1,37
1,78
2,53
3,23

Specialities PE-Xa Pipe Systems


Due to the production principle of isopex-pipes a longitudinal water tight compound system comes into
being, that means the three materials (PE-Xa, PUR-foam, PELD) are connected by axial force with each
other. At increasing temperature the E-module of the medium pipe is getting smaller and will cause only
very slight tension. Because of soil-embedding the tension will be additionally reduced and in case of a
compound system like isopex, the axial heat extension will be nearly totally suppressed.
That means, isopex-pipes may be designed without expansion components and at building entries
without anchors, due to the compound.

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F 4.1

F L E X R O H R

TECHNICAL OPERATING DATA

Heat Loss + Capacity, Single Pipe Heating - 6 bar


Type

H - 25
H - 32
H - 40
H - 50
H - 63
H - 75
H - 90
H - 110

Type

H - 25 v
H - 32 v
H - 40 v
H - 50 v
H - 63 v

Watercontent

VolumeFlow

Dimensioning
FlowTransmitted Capacity
Speed
P in kW

v
in l/m

V
in m/h

w
in m/s

0,327
0,539
0,835
1,307
2,075
2,961
4,254
6,362

0,941
1,941
3,305
5,177
8,964
13,857
22,974
36,644

0,80
1,00
1,10
1,10
1,20
1,30
1,50
1,60

at spread
20 K
22
45
77
120
209
322
534
852

30 K
33
68
115
181
313
483
802
1.279

40 K
44
90
154
241
417
645
1.069
1.705

Watercontent

VolumeFlow

Dimensioning
FlowTransmitted Capacity
Speed
P in kW

v
in l/m

V
in m/h

w
in m/s

0,327
0,539
0,835
1,307
2,075

1,177
2,329
3,906
6,119
10,458

1,00
1,20
1,30
1,30
1,40

at spread
20 K
27
54
91
142
243

30 K
41
81
136
213
365

40 K
55
108
182
285
487

Heat Loss
Coefficient

kER
in
W/(mK)
0,1294
0,1642
0,1708
0,1757
0,1992
0,2186
0,2347
0,2701

q per Pipe Meter


in W/m at
Average Temperature TM
70 K
9,056
11,492
11,957
12,299
13,947
15,303
16,427
18,905

60 K
7,762
9,850
10,249
10,542
11,954
13,117
14,080
16,204

50 K
6,468
8,208
8,540
8,785
9,962
10,931
11,733
13,504

Heat Loss
Coefficient

kER
in
W/(mK)
0,1115
0,1364
0,1394
0,1526
0,1745

q per Pipe Meter


in W/m at
Average Temperature TM
70 K
7,803
9,547
9,760
10,684
12,212

60 K
6,688
8,183
8,366
9,158
10,468

50 K
5,573
6,819
6,971
7,631
8,723

Heat Loss + Capacity, Double Pipe Heating - 6 bar


Type

H - 20 + 20
H - 25 + 25
H - 32 + 32
H - 40 + 40
H - 50 + 50
H - 63 + 63

Watercontent

VolumeFlow

Dimensioning
FlowTransmitted Capacity
Speed
P in kW

v
in l/m

V
in m/h

w
in m/s

0,201
0,327
0,539
0,835
1,307
2,075

0,507
1,059
2,135
3,606
5,648
9,711

0,70
0,90
1,10
1,20
1,20
1,30

at spread
20 K
12
25
50
84
131
226

30 K
18
37
74
126
197
339

40 K
24
49
99
168
263
452

Heat Loss
Coefficient

kDR
in
W/(mK)
0,2189
0,2233
0,2438
0,2740
0,2561
0,3049

q per Pipe Meter


in W/m at
Average Temperature TM
70 K
15,326
15,630
17,066
19,180
17,927
21,345

60 K
13,139
13,399
14,631
16,442
15,369
18,298

50 K
10,952
11,168
12,195
13,705
12,810
15,252

Values are based as per F 4.3, see next page

Admissible Operating Overpressure [pB] in bar


Duration

1 year
5 years
10 years
25 years
50 years

10
17,9
17,5
17,4
17,2
17,1

20
15,8
15,5
15,4
15,2
15,1

Permanent Operating Temperature TB in C


30
40
50
60
70
14,0
12,5
11,1
9,9
8,9
13,8
12,2
10,9
9,7
8,7
13,7
12,1
10,8
9,7
8,6
13,5
12,0
10,7
9,5
8,5
13,4
11,9
10,6
9,5
8,5

80
8,0
7,8
7,7
7,6
---

90
7,2
7,0
6,9
-----

The mentioned data are corresponding to DIN 16893 for flow medium water with a safety factor of SD =
1,25.

F 4.2

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F L E X R O H R

TECHNICAL OPERATING DATA


Heat Loss + Capacity, Single Pipe Sanitary - 10 bar
Type

Dimensioning
Water- Volume- Flow- Volume- Flow- Volume- Flowcontent
Flow
Speed
Flow
Speed
Flow
Speed

S - 25
S - 32
S - 40
S - 50
S - 63

Heat Loss

q per Pipe Meter


in W/m at Average
Temperature TM

Coefficient

kER
in

v
in l/m

V
in m/h

w
in m/s

V
in m/h

w
in m/s

V
in m/h

w
in m/s

W/(mK)

0,254
0,423
0,661
1,029
1,633

1,099
1,826
2,853
4,446
7,055

1,2
1,2
1,2
1,2
1,2

1,191
1,978
3,091
4,817
7,643

1,3
1,3
1,3
1,3
1,3

1,283
2,131
3,329
5,187
8,231

1,4
1,4
1,4
1,4
1,4

0,1285
0,1628
0,1694
0,1742
0,1973

60 K
7,710
9,769
10,164
10,450
11,837

50 K
6,425
8,141
8,470
8,708
9,864

40 K
5,140
6,513
6,776
6,967
7,891

Heat Loss + Capacity, Double Pipe Sanitary - 10 bar


Type

Dimensioning
Water- Volume- Flow- Volume- Flow- Volume- Flowcontent
Flow
Speed
Flow
Speed
Flow
Speed

S-25+20
S-32+20
S-40+25
S-50+32
S-63+32

Heat Loss

q per Pipe Meter


in W/m at Average
Temperature TM

Coefficient

kDR
in

v
in l/m

V
in m/h

w
in m/s

V
in m/h

w
in m/s

V
in m/h

w
in m/s

W/(mK)

0,254
0,423
0,661
1,029
1,633

1,374
2,283
3,567
5,558
8,819

1,5
1,5
1,5
1,5
1,5

1,466
2,435
3,805
5,928
9,407

1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6
1,6

1,557
2,587
4,042
6,299
9,995

1,7
1,7
1,7
1,7
1,7

0,2003
0,1962
0,2127
0,2431
0,2473

60 K
12,040
11,811
12,810
14,640
14,921

50 K
10,059
9,891
10,730
12,264
12,529

40 K
8,078
7,971
8,650
9,887
10,137

The mentioned data are based on a medium specific thermal capacity [cm] of the water of 4187 J/(kgK),
a soil covering height [H] of 0,60 m, a thermal conductivity of the soil [E] of 1,2 W/(mK), a medium soil
temperature[TE] of 10 C and for single pipes on a medium pipe distance of 100 mm. The flow speed [w]
has to be determined specifically.
(59) TM = (TVL + TRL) : 2 TE ; Example: (80 + 60) : 2 10 = 60 K average temperature.

Admissible Operating Overpressure [pB] in bar


Duration

1 year
5 years
10 years
25 years
50 years

10
28,3
27,8
27,6
27,3
27,1

20
25,1
24,6
24,4
24,2
24,0

Permanent Operating Temperature TB in C


30
40
50
60
70
22,3
19,8
17,7
15,8
14,1
21,9
19,4
17,3
15,5
13,8
21,7
19,3
17,2
15,3
13,7
21,4
19,1
17,0
15,2
13,6
21,3
18,9
16,8
15,0
13,4

80
12,7
12,4
12,3
12,1
---

90
11,4
11,1
11,0
-----

The mentioned data are corresponding to DIN 16893 for flow medium water with a safety factor of SD =
1,25.

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F 4.3

F L E X R O H R

COMPONENTS

Survey

Connecting-Coupling

Page F 4.4.1 Page F 4.4.1

Elbow-Coupling

Reducing-Coupling

Page F 4.4.2 Page F 4.4.3

Fitting-Coupling

Screw-Angle

Page F 4.4.4 Page F 4.4.5

T-Piece

F 4.4

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F L E X R O H R

COMPONENTS
Connecting-c and Elbow-Couplingd
Dimension
PE-XaPipe
20 x 20
25 x 25
32 x 32
40 x 40
50 x 50
63 x 63
75 x 75
90 x 90
110 x 110

Heating - 6 bar
Press
Screwed

Sanitary - 10 bar
Press
Screwed

Con.c

Elb.d

Con.c

Elb.d

Con.c

Elb.d

Con.c

Elb.d

PVK
---

PBK
---

SVK
---

SBK
---

PVK

PBK

SVK

SBK

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Orders for connecting- or/and elbow-couplings (90


bends) should bear the exact description, operating
pressure and kind of connection to the isopex- pipe ends,
for which press fittings or screwed connections with screw
caps can be used.
For buried sections as well as for heating installations (6 bar) generally press fittings should be
used. Inside of buildings in manholes as well as for sanitary applications (10 bar) also screwed
connections can be used.

Example of order:
Press-Connection-Coupling (PVK):

Screwed-Connection-Coupling (SVK):

Heating: PVK - 110 x 110, 6 bar, with press fittings

Heating: SVK - 32 x 32, 6 bar, with screwed fittings

for isopex-Heating Type H-110

Sanitary: PVK - 25 x 25, 10 bar, with press fittings


for isopex-Sanitary Type S-25

for isopex-Heating Type H-32

Sanitary: SVK - 50 x 50, 10 bar, w. screwed fittings


for isopex-Sanitary Type S-50

Press-Elbow-Coupling (PBK):

Screwed-Elbow-Coupling (SBK):

Heating: PBK - 90 x 90, 6 bar, with press fittings

Heating: SBK - 75 x 75, 6 bar, with screwed fittings

for isopex-Heating Type H-90

Sanitary: PBK - 63 x 63, 10 bar, with press fittings


for isopex-Sanitary Type S-63

for isopex-Heating Type H-75

Sanitary: SBK - 40 x 40, 10 bar, w. screwed fittings


for isopex-Sanitary Type S-40

According to type and dimension press connection couplings, determined from isoplus, may
consist of St 37.0 S, material No. 1.0254, acc. to DIN 2448 or brass CZ 132 or red cast iron RG
7. Screwed couplings are generally acc. to DIN 8076 in heavy brass quality.
Assembling steps of connecting-coupling see page F 4.4.7 and F 4.4.8
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F 4.4.1

F L E X R O H R

COMPONENTS

Reducing-Coupling
Dimension
PE-XaPipe
25 x 20
32 x 20
32 x 25
40 x 25
40 x 32
50 x 32
50 x 40
63 x 40
63 x 50
75 x 50
75 x 63
90 x 63
90 x 75
110 x 75
110 x 90

Heating - 6 bar
Press
Screwed

Sanitary - 10 bar
Press
Screwed

Reduction

Reduction

Reduction

Reduction

PRK
-----

SRK
-----

PRK

SRK

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In case of order of reducing-couplings operating pressure and kind of connection to isopex-pipe


ends should be clearly mentioned, as the connections can be installed by use of press fittings or
by screwed connections with screwed-caps.

For buried sections as well as for heating installations (6 bar) generally press fittings should be
used. Inside of buildings in manholes as well as for sanitary applications (10 bar) also screwed
connections can be used.

Example of order:
Press-Reducing-Coupling (PRK):

Screwed-Reducing-Coupling (SRK):

Heating: PRK - 110 x 75, 6 bar, with press fittings

Heating: SRK - 32 x 25, 6 bar, with screwed fittings

for isopex-Heating Type H-110 to H-75

Sanitary: PRK - 25 x 20, 10 bar, with press fittings


for isopex-Sanitary Type S-25 to S-20

for isopex-Heating Type H-32 to H-25

Sanitary: SRK - 50 x 32, 10 bar, w. screwed fittings


for isopex-Sanitary Type S-50 to S-32

According to type and dimension press connection couplings, determined from isoplus, may
consist of St 37.0 S, material No. 1.0254, acc. to DIN 2448 or brass CZ 132 or red cast iron RG
7. Screwed couplings are generally acc. to DIN 8076 in heavy brass quality.

Assembling steps of reducing-coupling see page F 4.4.7 and F 4.4.8

F 4.4.2

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F L E X R O H R

COMPONENTS
Fitting-Coupling inside of building
with Welding-Endc or Outside-Threadd
Dimension
PE-XaPipe

Heating - 6 bar
Press
Screwed
WEc

OTd

WEc

OTd

Sanitary - 10 bar
Press
Screwed
WEc

OTd

WEc

OTd

PASE PAAG SASE SAAG PASE PAAG SASE SAAG

20 x
25 x
32 x 1
40 x 1
50 x 1
63 x 2
75 x 2
90 x 3
110 x 4

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All fitting-couplings for connection with the following pipe


line are with outside-thread connection (OT) acc. to DIN
2999. The corresponding thread coupler acc. to DIN 2986
should be available at site.
In case of order of fitting-couplings exact description, operating pressure and kind of connection
to isopex-pipe end should be clearly mentioned. The connection can be installed by use of
press fitting or screwed connection with screwed-cap.
For buried sections as well as for heating installations (6 bar) generally press fittings should be
used. Inside of buildings in manholes as well as for sanitary applications (10 bar) also screwed
connections can be used.
Example of order:
Press-Coupling with Welding-End (PASE):

Screwed-Coupling with Welding-End (SASE):

Heating: PASE - 110 x 4, 6 bar, with press fitting

Heating: SASE - 32 x 1, 6 bar, with screwed fitting

for isopex-Heating Type H-110

for isopex-Heating Type H-32

Press-Coupling with Outside-Thread (PAAG):

Screwed-Coupling w. Outside-Thread (SAAG):

Heating: PAAG - 90 x 3, 6 bar, with press fitting

Heating: SAAG - 25 x , 6 bar, w. screwed fitting

for isopex-Heating Type H-90

for isopex-Heating Type H-25

Sanitary: PAAG - 40 x 1 , 10 bar, with press fitting

Sanitary: SAAG - 63 x 2, 10 bar, w. screwed fitting

for isopex-Sanitary Type S-40

for isopex-Sanitary Type S-63

According to type and dimension press connection couplings, determined from isoplus, may
consist of St 37.0 S, material No. 1.0254, acc. to DIN 2448 or brass CZ 132 or red cast iron RG
7. Screwed couplings are generally acc. to DIN 8076 in heavy brass quality.
Assembling steps of fitting-coupling see page F 4.4.7 and F 4.4.8
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F 4.4.3

F L E X R O H R

COMPONENTS

Screw-Angle 90 inside of building


with one Outside-Thread
Dimension
PE-XaRohr

Heating - 6 bar
Screw-Angle
with Outside-Thread
SWAG

20 x
25 x
32 x 1
40 x 1
50 x 1
63 x 2
75 x 2
90 x 3
110 x 4

---

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Sanitary - 10 bar
Screw-Angle
with Outside-Thread
SWAG
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9
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All 90-screwed angles with outside thread (OT) for


connection with the following pipe line, are acc. to DIN
2999. The corresponding thread coupler acc. to DIN 2986
should be provided at site.
In case of order of screwed angles, exact description and operating pressure should be clearly
mentioned. The connection to the isopex-pipe end will be generally be made by use of
hexagon-nuts.
Only for material transitions inside of buildings or manholes, screwed connection may also be
used.

Example of order:
Screw-Angle with Outside-Thread (SWAG):
Heating: SWAG - 90 x 3, 6 bar, with screwed fitting
for isopex-Heating Type H-90

Sanitary: SWAG - 63 x 2, 10 bar, with screwed fitting


for isopex-Sanitary Type S-63

Screwed elbow generally acc. to DIN 8076 in high brass quality.

Assembling steps of screw-angle see page F 4.4.8

F 4.4.4

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F L E X R O H R

COMPONENTS
T-Piece Heating, 6 bar

Press-T-Piece (PT)
Branch resp. soil pipe da2

Passage
da1

da3

25

25
32
32
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63
75
75
75
75
90
90
90
90
110
110
110

25
25
32
25
32
40
25
32
40
50
32
40
50
63
40
50
63
75
50
63
75
90
75
90
110

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40

50

63

90

110

Zeichnung PT
aus Preisliste

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75

Screw-T-Piece (ST)
Branch resp. soil pipe da2

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9

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9
9

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25

32

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40

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50

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90

110

Zeichnung ST
aus Preisliste

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In case of order the three dimensions of the tee Piece [da1-3], operating pressure and kind of
connection to isopex-pipe ends should be mentioned. Press fittings or screwed connections
with screwed-caps can be used.
For buried sections as well as for heating installations (6 bar) generally press fittings should be
used. Inside of buildings in manholes as well as for sanitary applications (10 bar) also screwed
connections can be used. Other dimensions on request.
Will be continued next page F 4.4.6

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F 4.4.5

F L E X R O H R

COMPONENTS

T-Piece Sanitary, 10 bar


Press-T-Piece (PT)
Branch resp. soil pipe da2

Passage
da1

da3

20

20
25
25
32
32
32
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
63
63
63
63

20
20
25
20
25
32
20
25
32
40
25
32
40
50
32
40
50
63

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25

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32

40

50

Screw-T-Piece (ST)
Branch resp. soil pipe da2
63

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-----

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-----

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20

25

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40

50

63

Zeichnung ST
aus Preisliste

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In case of order the three dimensions of the tee Piece [da1-3], operating pressure and kind of
connection to isopex-pipe ends should be mentioned. Press fittings or screwed connections
with screwed-caps can be used.
For buried sections as well as for heating installations (6 bar) generally press fittings should be
used. Inside of buildings in manholes as well as for sanitary applications (10 bar) also screwed
connections can be used. Other dimensions on request.
Example of order, passage x branch x passage (da1 x da2 x da3):
Press-T-Piece (PT):

Screw-T-Piece (ST):

Heating: PT - 110 x 50 x 75, 6 bar, with

Heating: ST - 63 x 40 x 50, 6 bar, with

press fitting for isopex-Heating


Type H-110 to H-50 to H-75

Sanitary: PT - 40 x 32 x 32, 10 bar, with


press fitting for isopex-Sanitary
Type S-40 to S-32 to S-32

with screwed fitting for isopex-Heating


Type H-63 to H-40 to H-50

Sanitary: ST - 50 x 32 x 40, 10 bar, with


with screwed fitting for isopex-Sanitary
Type S-50 to S-32 to S-40

According to type and dimension press tee pieces, determined from isoplus, may consist of St
37.0 S, material No. 1.0254, acc. to DIN 2448 or brass CZ 132 or red cast iron RG 7. Screwed
tee pieces are generally acc. to DIN 8076 in heavy brass quality.
Assembling steps analogue respectively corresponding like connecting-, fitting- and elbowcoupling see page F 4.4.7 and F 4.4.8

F 4.4.6

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ASSEMBLING PRESS COUPLING

F L E X R O H R

The isopex-pipe will be cutted rectangular, and


insulated to a maximum lengths of 150 mm. Both
pipe ends should touch straight respectively
absolutely plain against each other, as this system
allows generally no crease or angles.
After cutting and removing of insulation the pipes
should be ridged by use of a suitable tool.
Attention: The red diffusion barrier of the heating
pipe may not be damaged. Thereafter the pressring has to be put on to the isopex-pipe and the
PEX-ends should be enlarged two times by using a
expanding pincer, for a period of 5 seconds and
shifted by 30.
The connection part should be put into the isopexpipe end up to the stop position of the flange.
Thereafter the press ring should be pressed to the
flange of the connecting part; eventually a rubberor wooden-hammer may be used.
The press-pincer (can be bought or rented, see
page F 6.0) will now put in position and pressing
will be carried out in a way that the blocks of the
pincer, respectively the rings will touch each other
at the flange.
Before the pressing procedure all materials have to
be cleaned. Lubricating of the pipe will be helpful.
At assembling temperatures about 0 C the
medium pipe should be warmed up carefully to
20 C by using a hot air-blow

Fitting couplings will be assembled with the pipes


to the outside thread or to the welding end. In case
that a fitting coupling with press fitting and welding
end will be used as end piece in the soil, the
following has to be considered:
Before the fitting coupling will be pressed, a piece of steel pipe with a minimum length of 200
mm has to be closed with a torospherical head. This piece of steel pipe will be welded
autogenously or electrically to the welding end. Thereafter the prepared component will be
pressed on to the isopex-pipe. Post insulation will be made by use of a long-end coupler.
The next step of assembling will be to cut off the coupler and the torospherical head and the
next fitting coupling will be welded. The previous pressing has to be cooled in order to avoid
that it will get loose. Thereafter again the fitting coupling will be assembled on to the isopexpipe. Post insulation will be made by use of long-connection coupler. Possible kind of couplers
see design manual chapter V Connection Technology Jacket-Pipe.

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F 4.4.7

F L E X R O H R

ASSEMBLING SCREW COUPLING

The isopex-pipe will be cutted rectangular, and


insulated to a maximum lengths of 150 mm. Both
pipe ends should touch straight respectively
absolutely plain against each other, as this system
allows generally no crease or angles.

After cutting and removing of insulation the pipes


should be ridged by use of a suitable tool.
Attention: The red diffusion barrier of the heating
pipe may not be damaged. Thereafter the
screwed-caps should be pushed with the clampring on to the isopex-pipe.
For pipe dimensions 90 and 110 mm the
supporting ring should be pressed manually into
the pipe, by using a rubber-hammer. Any damages
of the support-ring and the pipe end should be
avoided.

Now the isopex-pipe end should be pressed into


the cylindrical-threaded-neck until to the stop
position.

Thereafter the screwed-cap should be fixed


sufficiently. Screwed connections for isopex-pipes
with a minimum temperature of approx. 60-80 C
should be fixed again as soon as they have
reached the operating temperature. For post
insulation with PUR-foam at the connection spots,
the temperature should be drop down to 45C.

In case of fitting couplings the assembling of the


continuing pipe will be made to the outside thread
or to the welding end.

F 4.4.8

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FLEX PIPE PREFORMED PART


House-Entry-Elbow 90 - 1,00 x 1,50 m
Example isopex

House-entry-elbows are useful for connecting buildings without cellars by passing the concrete
ground-plate of the house. They will be produced generally in standard lengths of 1,00 x 1,50 m.
Depending from kind of flexible pipe with steel, copper or PE-Xa medium pipe. For post
insulation of the connection spot in the soil a jacket pipe connecting coupler will be required,
see Design-Manual, chapter V.
In case of isopex-pipes the connection with the continuing pipe will be made inside of the
building by using connection couplers with welding ends or outside threads, see page F 4.4.3.
Orders of house-entry-elbows should clearly indicate all medium- and jacket pipe dimensions
respectively type and operating pressure. In case of double pipes additionally the position of
the bend, vertical (s), horizontal (w) or falling (f) should be mentioned. In case of different
medium pipe diameters, the position of the smaller medium pipe diameter will be generally in
12:00 oclock position.
Example of order:
House-Entry-Elbow (HEB) isoflex:

House-Entry-Elbow (HEB) isocu:

Single:

Double-II: HEB-s - 2 x 28 / 90

HEB - 28 / 75
for isoflex - Standard

for isocu - Double II

House-Entry-Elbow isopex-Heating:

House-Entry-Elbow isopex-Sanitary:

Single:

HEB - 40 / 90, 6 bar


for isopex-Heating Type H-40

Single:

HEB - 32 / 75, 10 bar


for isopex-Sanitary Type S-32

Double:

HEB-s - 63 + 63 / 180, 6 bar


for isopex-Heating Type H-63+63

Double:

HEB-s - 50 + 32 / 140, 10 bar


for isopex-Sanitary Type S-50+32

Medium- and jacket-pipe dimensions isoflex see page F 2.0, isocu see page F 3.0 and isopex
page F 4.0. All connection couplings, protection- and end caps as well as jacket-pipe couplers
are not included within the delivery of the elbow.

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F 5.0

FLEX PIPE PREFORMED PART


Bifurcated Pipe - Type I
Top View

Front View

Bifurcated pipes are used for transition of two single pipes to one double pipe and are produced generally
with the same dimensions. For applications of isoflex and isopex-heating, bifurcated pipes will consist of
a black medium pipe St 37 S acc. to DIN 2448/1629. For applications of isopex-sanitary acc. to DIN 2440
zinc acc. to DIN 2444 and with pipe-threads acc. to DIN 2999 for thread-couplers acc. to DIN 2986. In
case of isocu with copper pipes acc. to DIN 1754/17671.
For post insulation of the connection spots in the soil, corresponding connection couplers will be required,
according to the jacket-pipe dimensions, see Design-Manual, chapter V. Connection with isopex-pipes
will be made by use of connection couplers with welding end or outside thread, see page F 4.4.3.
Orders of bifurcated pipes should clearly indicate all medium- and jacket-pipe dimensions respectively
kind and operating pressure. In case of double pipes the position of the smaller dimension will be
generally in 12:00- oclock position.

Example of order:
Bifurcated Pipe (HR-I) isoflex:
HR-I for isoflex, 2 x Single 28 / 75
to 1 x Double 28 + 28 / 90

Bifurcated Pipe (HR-I) isopex-Heating:


HR-I for isopex-Heating, 6 bar
2 x Single H - 63 / 125
to 1 x Double H - 63 + 63 / 180

Bifurcated Pipe (HR-I) isocu:


HR-I for isocu, 2 x Single 22 / 65
to 1 x Double 22 + 22 / 90

Bifurcated Pipe (HR-I) isopex-Sanitary:


HR-I for isopex-Sanitary, 10 bar
2 x Single S - 50 / 110 and S - 32 / 75
to 1 x Double S - 50 + 32 / 140

Medium- and jacket-pipe dimensions isoflex see page F 2.0, isocu see page F 3.0 and isopex page F
4.0. All connection couplings as well as jacket-pipe couplers are not included within the delivery of a
bifurcated pipe. Due to manufacturing reasons the jacket-pipe dimensions may differ partly from the
PELD-dimensions of the flexible pipes. Available dimensions and measures on request.
During assembling the correct position of single- and double pipes, respectively the position of the
bifurcated pipe as well as the axial measures A and H has to be considered. The condition for expansion
compensation (L-, Z, or U-elbow) has to be provided at the transitions of the single-pipe system before
the bifurcated pipe, because bifurcated pipes have to be installed generally at pipe-static neutral pipeline
spots. In case of changing of the system within an exit-pipe of a branch, between branch and bifurcated
pipe a rigid fitting part of at least 2,50 m lengths has to be installed for compensation of lateral expansion,
see also page F 9.2.

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ACCESSORIES
Press Tool
For the pressing procedure three types of tools are
available:
>> Mechanical press tool
for isopex-pipes up to dimension of 40 mm
>> Hydraulically press tool
for isopex-pipes up to dimension of 40 mm
>> Hydraulically press tool
for isopex-pipes starting from 50 mm
All tools incl. all required accessories like presspincers, -blocks and -ridges, expansion pincer and
-heads as well as the corresponding small
accessories are completed in a stable metal
suitcase.
Depending from requirements they can be used for
some days or weeks against payment. During this
time the user of the tools will be exclusively
responsible for correct function, cleaning and
complete return of the equipment.

Bending Tool
For the procedure of bending of isoflex or/and
isocu the hydraulically isoplus-bending tool incl.
pump and pressure hoses will be available.
Bending will be made in three to four steps.
Depending from kind of flexible pipe different
minimum bending radius should be considered.
See page F 2.0 and F 3.0.
The use of a not suitable bending equipment is not
allowed. In order to avoid damages of the flexible
pipes bending around edges like foreign pipe-lines,
squared timber, buildings- or wall-corners are not
permitted.
Depending from requirement the equipment may be used for days or weeks. During this period
the user will be exclusively responsible for correct function, cleaning and the complete return of
all parts.
For bending of isopex-pipes the use of a tool will be not possible, due to the high self-elasticity
of the medium pipe.

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F 6.0

ACCESSORIES
Protection Cap
In order to protect the PUR foam against moisture
by means of condense, inside of buildings (dryingrooms) protection caps should be used. These are
consisting of age-resistant neoprene-rubber and will
be used as simplex- or doublex-cap, depending
from kind of flexible pipe-type.
The pipe laying company will be responsible to put
on the protection cap before connecting with the
building line. These caps have to be protected from
fire, may not be cutted and may not be used for
post installation. The installation of the pipe ends
without protection cap (AK) is not permitted.
Available PE-jacket-pipe dimensions see page F
2.0, F 3.0, F 4.0 and F 4.1.

End Cap
Within moisten-rooms heat shrinkable end caps
should be used in order to protect the PUR-foam
against moisture. These consist of molecular cross
linked modified and not meltable Polyolefin.
Additionally the end caps will protect against
diffusion of PUR-foam cell gases which will occur at
open pipe ends.
The pipe laying company will be responsible to put
the end caps on before the connection with the
building line will be made. The end caps should be
protected against fire, may not be cutted and may
not be used for post-installation. To install the pipe
ends without end cap (EK) is not permitted.
Available types and assembling instructions see
Design-Manual,
chapter
accessories
and
assembling guidelines, page Z 5.0 and M 7.0.

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ACCESSORIES
Wall Duct
Wall sealing rings will avoid water penetration at
wall entries in manholes or buildings. The pipe
laying company will be responsible to put in the wall
sealing ring and to centralise it at the wall entry
before the connection to the building line will be
made. The installation of flexible pipes without wall
sealing rings (DR) is not permitted.
If pressure-water-tight systems will be used, a
suitable security measure has to be provided in
order to avoid a damage of the PELD-jacket-pipe.
Available types and assembling instructions see
Design-Manual,
chapter
accessories
and
assembling guidelines, page Z 6.0 and M 8.0.

Distributing Manhole
A distributing manhole will be used for checking of
installations like branches within a isopex-pipeline.
This inspection manhole incl. cover-plate consists
of polyethylene (PE) and will be delivered in
dimension of 800 mm and an installation height
respectively depth of approx. 700 mm.
The universal and water-tight construction allows
the connection of up to eight pipes with jacket-pipe
dimensions of 65 to 180 mm.
Before the flexible pipe will be installed, the pipe
layer should install the corresponding sealing set.
This consists of a closed heat shrinkable sleeve as
well as of a centre ring in accordance with the
jacket-pipe dimension. The sealing sets are not part
of the delivery of the distributing manhole.
At a pipe covering height of 0,4 m the maximum
admissible load of the cover will be 50 kN/m. In
case that higher coverings will be reached, a well
ring respectively a soak-hole concrete ring should
be installed above the PE-manhole.

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F 6.2

ACCESSORIES
Twin-Accoutrement
This fitting unit, consisting of two ball valves, may
be used for all isoplus-flexible pipes for heating
installations. It should be installed at the wall in
closed position with the included mounting-plate.
The distance between the ball valves with reduced
passage is 140 mm, and the distance of the drilling
holes is 145 mm, the distance of the ball-valve axis
to the wall is 100 mm.
Casing and welding ends are made of St 37.0, ball
and gear-shaft of chromium-nickel-steel, ring and
sealing of PTFE, available for medium pipe
dimensions of to maximum 2.
For isopex type H-25 to H-63 additionally two
connection couplings with welding ends are
required, see page F 4.4.3.

One-Time-Ball-Valve
One-time-ball-valves respectively connection-ballvalves are suitable for all isoplus-flexible pipes for
heating applications. They will be used to close a
building section, which will be continued later on.
As end piece in closed position, the existing pipe
line may be continued at any time, without draining
or stopping the pipe line operation.
Post-insulation will be made by use of an end
coupler. Available types see Design-Manuel,
chapter accessories, page Z 4.0. In case of using
with isopex type H-25 to H-110 additionally a
connection coupling with welding end will be
required, see page F 4.4.3.

Others
Other accessories like expansion pads, PUR-foam, pipe supports and pipe warning tape are
also mentioned in Design-Manual, chapter accessories, page Z 7.0 to Z 9.0.

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JACKET PIPE CONNECTIONS


GFK-Assembling-Branch 90

Passage in mm
Da1
Da3
65
75
75
90
90
90
110
110
110
110
125
125
125
125
140
140
140
140
160
160
160
160
180
180
180
180

Branch resp. Exit Da2 in mm


65

9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9

65
65
75
65
75
90
65
75
90
110
75
90
110
125
90
110
125
140
110
125
140
160
125
140
160
180

-----------------

75

90

9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9

9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9

---------

110

125

140

160

180

Zeichnung
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9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9

9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9

9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9

9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9

9
9
9
9

GFK-Assembling-Elbow 90
Da in mm

Elbow

Da in mm

65
75
90
110

---

125
140
160
180

9
9
9

Elbow
9
9
9
9

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F 7.0

JACKET PIPE CONNECTIONS


GFK-Assembling-Branch 90 / GFK-Assembling-Elbow 90
Orders for GFK-fittings should clearly indicate the corresponding jacket pipe dimensions [Da]
or/and the flexible pipe types. All half shells consist of a break proof fibre glass polyester. The
delivery includes the two shells and the required quantity of stainless-hexagon-screws M6 x 35,
sealing stripes made of butyl-rubber, eventually required reducing rings, brass threaded-valve
including closing cap for the PUR-foam filling-hole, as well as the corresponding quantity of
ready-made foam portion.
Example of order:
GFK-Assembling-Branch, passage x branch x passage (da1 x da2 x da3):
isopex:

GFK-T - 140 x 110 x 125


for isopex, Type H-75 to H-50 to H-63

isocu:

GFK-T - 75 x 65 x 75
for isocu, Type II to I to II

isoflex:

GFK-B - 90
for isoflex, Type 1 x reinforced

GFK-Assembling-Elbow:
isopex:

GFK-B - 180
for isopex, Type H-63+63

Assembling Half-Shells
at the example isopex-T-Piece
isopex-pipes will be connected right-angled with Tpieces acc. to page F 4.4.5 respectively F 4.4.6.
The dismantled pipes lengths of the three pipe ends
have to be limited to maximum 150 mm each. In
case that one of the jacket-pipes should be
reduced, the reducing ring has to be prepared.
Before assembling the PE-reducing ring should be
marked and cut off by two wedge cuts. The sealing
tape should be put into the grooves of the both
inside rings and has to be pressed to the cut- and
surface.
All jacket-pipe ends should be cleaned with a PEcleaner before the sealing tape will be put in.

Thereafter the sealing tape has to put into all of the


provided grooves of the half-shells. In case that a
reducer has to be used it should be pressed by 90
against the sealing surface of the half-shell twisted
cutting surface at the corresponding jacket-pipe
end.

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JACKET PIPE CONNECTIONS


Thereafter the half-shell without foaming hole will
be put under the pipes and pressed upwards. Then
the other half-shell with the filling hole will be put
above the lower one and connected by using the
enclosed M6 x 35 screws and two supplementdisks in the described sequence.
After at least 10 minutes the screws should be
fastened again in the same sequence. By using the
test-drilling the connection of the half-shells can be
proved by air-pressure test of max. 0,2 bar. The
transition areas will be soaped.

The component-separating splint of the PUR-foam


packing in correspondence with the half-shell
diameter has to be removed and by kneading the
two components will be mixed. Now the edge of the
bag has to cut off immediately and the foam will be
filled above the test drilling into the half-shell. The
screwed-valve for the drilling has to be assembled
immediately thereafter.

If the reacting PUR-foam has pushed the ball of the


screwed-valve upwards, the foam has to harden for
a period of at least 120 minutes. Thereafter the
closing cap will finally be fixed to the valve and
sealed.

Assignment Packet-foam numbers / Half-shells-


Branch resp. Exit Da2 in mm

Passage
Da1 in mm

65

75

65
75
90
110
125
140
160
180

1
2
2
5
5
6
6
---

2
2
5
5
6
6
---

90

2
5
5
6
6
8

110

125

140

160

180

Zeichnung
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15
15
6
8
9

15
8
8
9

8
8
9

8
26

26

Elbow
--1
1
5
5
6
6
8

For branches the diameter of passage Da3 is not relevant for determination.

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F 7.1.1

JACKET PIPE CONNECTIONS


PEHD-Connection Couplers
For the different technical requirements
several constructions of couplers will be
available. All PEHD-connection couplers are
used to reach axial forced, gas and water
tight jacket-pipe connections.
In order to simplify the use of this section
Flexible Pipes the technical notice and
assembling guidelines for all couplers are
included in the Design-Manual chapter V
Connection-Technology Jacket-Pipe
Before the connection of medium pipes all
kind of couplers as well as the corresponding
sleeves have to pull over the PEHD-jacket of
the flexible pipes. The pipe layer is
exclusively responsible for that, respectively a
third party, authorised by the pipe layer.
Thereafter and after recording of the agreed
tests the medium pipe connections will be
foamed by PUR-foam and sealed. For
warranty reasons this works (except of
isocompact-couplers) should be carried out
by isoplus educated and by AGFW-/BFWtested assemblers.
All coupler-connections carried out by
isoplus will be marked with a reference
number.
This will allow an exact identification of the
executing assembler and will increase the
quality level. In case that the post insulation
will be carried out by third parties their ability
has to be proofed by presentation of AGFW/BFW-test certificate before starting the post
insulation procedure.
This exception has to be agreed by isoplusassembling engineers, their instructions have
to be considered absolutely and have to be
approved. The valid isoplus-assembling
instructions have to be considered generally.

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ASSEMBLING
On page F 8.0 to F 8.2.3 described assembling recommendations should be only a survey
concerning the most required working steps and- conditions. Also the valid and detailed
instructions and information mentioned in the Design Manual chapter M Assembling
Instructions have to be considered.

Delivery
isoplus-flexible pipes will be delivered in coils
(Diameter 2,00 m) per truck to the building site
respectively to the material stock. In order to protect
the medium pipe the pipe ends are closed with
yellow caps, which should be removed not before
the connection of the pipes.
In case of a further transportation of the pipes the
loading area of the truck should be checked
concerning rigid stick out parts. The pipes should
lay plain and symmetrically on the loading area.

Unloading
Unloading will be made properly and carefully by
the pipe-layer or third parties. In case of unloading
by use of a crane, belt with a width of at least 10 cm
should be used. Fork-ends of fork-lifts have to be
covered with protecting pipes.
Pulling and rolling of flexible pipes on the ground as
well as the use of steel ropes or chains is not
allowed because of scratches and pressure-spots
at the jacket-pipe, caused by uneven grounds.

Storage
Flexible pipes have to be stored on even and dry
surfaces, free of stones. Ground water endangered
and water stowed soils should be avoid. Sand
banks respectively -sacks or squared timber in starconstellation may be used as support.
In case that the pipes will be stored for a longer
time, suitable protection measures against all
weather conditions have to be provided. During a
period of frost the jacket-pipe as well as the
isoplus medium pipe has to be protected against
strikes and shocks.

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F 8.0

ASSEMBLING
Accessories for flexible pipes have to be stored
within a lockable room or container. The pipe-layer
respectively a third party will be exclusively
responsible for the correct storage of all system
components. He will confirm the receipt of the
complete material and will control the distribution of
the material during the construction period.

Cut Off
Flexible pipe-coils have to be opened from inside,
due to the remaining tension.
Attention: Danger of injuring !
For assembling the isoplus-flexible pipes will be
uncoiled and cutted to the corresponding lengths.
The coils should be also turned accordingly.
Additionally it should be considered, that the coil
will be not pulled on an uneven respectively stone
containing ground.
After the right-angled cutting of the flexible pipe, the
jacket-pipe and the PUR-foam should be cutted in a
distance of max. 150 mm from the cut. Then the
jacket will be peeled by use of a suitable tool and
the foam, as well as the remaining foam will be
removed.
Attention: The red E/VAL-diffusion barrier of the
isopex-pipe, 6 bar - heating, may be not destroyed !

Processing
Pipe laying and processing of isoplus-flexible pipes
will be generally possible up to an outside
temperature of + 10 C. At temperatures below
10C eventually suitable precautions should be
provided, depending from dimensions. Up to PELD
jacket-pipe dimension of 90 mm the assembling of
flexible pipes will be also possible at 0 C.
In case of lower temperatures PUR-foam and jacket
pipes can break. The risk will generally exist in case
of jacket pipes > 90 mm and in case of isopexdouble pipes at temperatures below 10 C.

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ASSEMBLING
In case that isoplus-flexible pipes should
nevertheless laid at such low outside temperatures
the suitable processing temperature has to be
reached by storing the pipes inside of a heated
room or by filling them with warm water and/or by
heat supply (max. 40 C on to the PELD-jacket) by
use of a suitable equipment. Water filled pipes may
not be stored during a longer period of frost.
In case that the pre-heating will be carried out by
use of a gas-burner, a burner-head of minimum
50 mm has to be used. Preheating should be made
with yellow flame in pendulum movements over a
longer distance. Selective heating of the jacket-pipe
will lead to damages of the flexible pipe system.

Pipe-Laying
Assembling of flexible pipes will be normally on a 10 cm sand bed. Eventually required
manholes should be provided as working area. Due to the long delivery lengths this requirement
will occur only exceptionally. Supports have to be provided in a distance of 2,00 m.
Flexible pipes may be laid side by side or on top of each other into the trenches. Pipe-laying by
use of a special horizontal flush-drilling procedure will be also possible. The instruction of the
executing company has to be strictly considered.

Underground Work
Soil-works have to be carried out in accordance with the general valid guidelines and standard
for civil engineering. Also the additional and different local government regulations have to be
considered. Detailed information concerning civil engineering is mentioned in chapter
assembling instructions page M 2.0 up to M 2.5.
Assembling progress will depend essentially from a trench construction according to DIN, as
well as from the quality of all executing works and therefore from the expected life time of a
flexible pipeline !

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F 8.2

ASSEMBLING
Trench Depth
The depth of soil [T] in the pipe-trench will be calculated from covering height [H], PELDjacket-pipe diameter [Da] and height of the pipe support respectively sand-bed. Minimum
covering height of isoplus-flexible pipes is 0,40 m. Frost-depth in middle Europe is 0,80 m.

Jacket-pipe-
Da
in mm
Covering height
H
in m
Soil-depth
T
in m

65

75

90

110

125

140

160

180

0,40

0,40

0,40

0,40

0,40

0,40

0,40

0,40

0,57

0,58

0,59

0,61

0,63

0,64

0,66

0,68

The values mentioned in the table are valid for the given covering heights and a sand-bed
respectively assembling support of 0,10 m. In case of other covering heights the difference
value from the mentioned covering height has to be added or reduced to the depth [T].

Trench Width
The soil-width [B] will be calculated in trench-sections without any foreign elements from PELDjacket-pipe diameter [Da] and the minimum assembling distance [M]. In case that expansion
pads will be required for isoflex or isocu at alterations of direction or at branches, the distance
[M] has to be enlarged about 80 mm.
Jacket-pipe-
Da
in mm
Minimum
M
in mm
Soil-width
B
in m

F 8.2.1

65

75

90

110

125

140

160

180

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

0,43

0,45

0,48

0,52

0,55

0,58

0,62

0,66

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ASSEMBLING

The width [B] mentioned in table, page F 8.2.1, will be valid for two pipes of the same PELDjacket-pipe diameter. For the pipe laying of double pipes this value will be calculated as follows:
BDoublepipe = Da + 2 M

[m]

(97)

For all other applications, i.e. in case of several pipes [x] the soil-width [B] will be calculated as
follows:
B = x Da + (x+1) M

[m]

(80)

Sand-Bed
After assembling of flexible pipes and eventually required sealing and insulation works, all kind
of tests which are part of the performance have to be carried out. The following details have to
be considered:
The statically calculated covering height has to be kept
Expansion pads have been assembled in the given lengths and
sizes and are secured against soil-pressure
All couplers have been foamed and recorded, the breakthrough to the
buildings and constructions have to be closed
In case of thermal pre-stressing the given expansions and the corresponding
expansions should have been reached and recorded
The pipeline guidance has to be in correspondence with the valid trench-design
Before the sand-bed will be refilled again, the trench has to be approved from the responsible
site-supervisor.
Thereafter the isoplus-flexible pipes have to be refilled carefully with sand with a grain structure
of 0 - 4 mm (class NS 0/2) in layers up to at least 10 cm. Then the sand should be compressed
manually. Especially attention should be given to gaps or gores in order to avoid hollow spaces.
Such areas have to be compressed separately, in order to avoid settings or movings later on.
During these works pipe supports should be removed.

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F 8.2.2

ASSEMBLING

Exact structure of sand and particle-size is mentioned in Design Manual, chapter assembling
instructions, page M 2.3.1.

Re-Filling
After completion of the sand-bed the trench will be re-filled by using the digging material.
Compressing of several layers will be necessary. The filling and compressing of the trench has
to be carried out simultaneously on both sides of the pipes, in order to avoid movements or
lifting of the pipeline.
After filling of a 20 cm layer, compressing machines like a compressor or explosioncompressing-ram may be used (weight up to 100 kg). The permissible surface load is 40 N/cm
resp. 4 kg/cm for cold pipelines.

The additional technical contract conditions and guidelines for digging and soil-works for road
construction, ZTV A and ZTV E, have to be considered additionally. The required compressing
data [DPr], are mentioned in Design Manual, chapter assembling instructions, page M 2.4.

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PROJECT WORK
General
For flexible pipe systems as well as for rigid KMR-compound systems a high degree of
conversion of special know-how will be required. The following examples will show proved pipe
laying technology of isoplus-flexible pipes.

Admissible Laying Length [Lmax] in m

Covering
height [H]

Flex pipe
Type
Dimensions
Spread in K

isoflex

isocu

Single

Double I

Single

Double I

Double II

28/75 28/90

2 28/90

22/65 28/75

2 22/90

2 28/90

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20

30

40

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20

30

40

20

30

40

0,40 m
0,60 m

84
58

69
48

90
63

80
57

71
50

29
20

38
26

27
19

23
16

20
14

40
28

35
24

30
21

0,80 m

44

36

49

44

39

15

20

14

13

11

21

19

16

1,00 m

36

29

40

36

32

12

16

12

10

17

15

13

Spread [K] = Difference of temperature between primary and secondary line


At operating temperatures < 60 C no effect on isocu-pipe laying lengths.
At operating temperatures < 85 C no effect on isoflex-pipe laying lengths.
Values mentioned in the table are for soils with a specific weight of 19 kN/m as well as a friction
angle of 32,5. Parameter which will differ from that will lead to other lengths, which will be
calculated from isoplus-design engineers on request. For bridges class SLW 60 (33,3 kN/m
surface load; 100 kN wheel load) a minimum covering height of 0,40 m will be sufficient for all
isoplus-flexible pipes.
In case of pipe laying lengths > Lmax, isoflex- and isocu-pipelines should be thermal prestressed, see Design Manual, chapter project work, page P 4.0, or one of the following
described first three application-technology has to be used. The axial expansion which will
occur at every kind of technology has to be compensated by use of corresponding long
expansion side legs and pads.
isopex-pipes are self compensating and may therefore be laid without limitation of laying
lengths and without expansion pads. Due to the remaining tension and -bending after uncoiling,
isopex-pipes may and will be laid similar like wave-technology, see page F 9.1.

Application isoflex and isocu


Loop-Technology
Flexible pipes will be laid from building to building
resp. from house connection area to house
connection area, Lmax has to be considered. In front
of the building additionally an expansion side leg
[DS], of at least 1,00 m, or a minimum bending
radius [r] has generally to be considered.

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F 9.0

PROJECT WORK
U-Compensation
In case of pipe laying lengths longer than Lmax Ucompensation may be used. From U-elbow to Uelbow the corresponding maximum pipe laying
length Lmax has to be kept. The length [a] and the
width [b] of the U-elbows should be at least the
double of the minimum bending radius [r].

Wave-Technology
Pipe laying in wavy lines may be also used in case
that Lmax will be exceeded. The flexible pipes will be
laid in wavy lines with a cross-measure [q] of at
least 2,00 m.
At the beginning and at the end of such a section a
90 angle with a corresponding minimum bending
radius [r] has to be provided. Branches can be not
installed in this kind of technology.

Branch-Technology
The connection of isoflex- resp. isocu-pipes will be
made by use of pre-fabricated 45- or parallelbranches.
It will be generally possible, to produce all kinds of
branches, as described in Design Manual, page B
3.0, chapter Components.
The connecting branch-pipe to the main pipe will be
made by use of isoflex or isocu, depending from
requirement, that means no additional medium pipe
and jacket-pipe reduction will be necessary.
45 T-Branch

F 9.1

Parallel-Branch

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PROJECT WORK
Application isopex
Transition KMR
Before connection of isopex on a axial or/and lateral expanding pipe system like isoplusjacket-pipe (KMR), the expansion has to be compensated. That means, that before the
transition of the KMR pipe an L-, Z- or U-elbow has to be projected, or an anchor (FP) has to be
provided.
L-Elbow

Z-Elbow

U-Elbow

In case of a system-change within a KMR-branch-pipe, a rigid KMR-piece of pipe of at least


2,50 m lengths has to be provided between branch and transition for compensation of lateral
expansion.
Anchor

45 T-Branch

Parallel-Branch

Expansion side legs of KMR-systems have to be provided with expansion pads (DP), according
to the isoplus line-drawing.

Branch isopex
Alternatively it will be possible to carry out branches from several pipe systems with different
kinds of connections and branches. The following isopex-branch technologies (possibilities AD), page F 9.2.1 and F 9.2.2 show the practically most used possibilities. In case of transitions
to expanding pipe systems like i.e. isoplus-KMR (A-C), the pipe static has to be considered,
see above. In case of other applications please contact isoplus-application engineers.

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PROJECT WORK
isoplus-KMR isopex
Possibility A
According to the Design Manual, chapter
components, page B 3.0, an isopex-connection
coupling with welding end at one side made of St
37.0, will be welded to the corresponding branchsteel pipe of the prefabricated insulated branch
(TA). Connection coupling see page F 4.4.3,
assembling see page F 4.4.7.
The post-insulation at this spot will be made by use
of a connection coupler or reducing coupler,
according to Design Manual, chapter V
Connection Technology Jacket-Pipe. Reducing
couplers are only necessary if the outside diameter,
[Da] of the jacket pipe will be not the same as
outside diameter of the isopex-pipe.

isoplus-KMR isopex
Possibility B
In case that house connections have to be installed
later on into a pipeline which is still not in operation,
the installation will be also made by use of a
isopex-connection coupling with welding end at one
side made of St 37.0
The insulation of the main pipe will be removed for
a length of maximum 400 mm. The branch diameter
of the medium pipe will be tapped or burned out.
Thereafter the connection coupling will be welded
electrically or autogenously to the rigid isoplusKMR-system, preferable in 45 angle. Connection
coupling see page F 4.4.3, assembling see page F
4.4.7.
Post-insulation at this spot will be carried out by use
of a PEHD-assembling branch, see Design Manual,
chapter V Connection Technology Jacket-Pipe.

F 9.2.1

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PROJECT WORK
isoplus-KMR isopex
Possibility C
In case that the rigid PEHD-jacket-pipeline will be
already in operation, the connection has to be
carried out by tapping procedure and by use of
isopex-connection coupler with one-side welding
end made of St 37.0.
The insulation of the main pipe will be removed for
a length of maximum 400 mm. Thereafter the
corresponding dimensioned tapping lock will be
welded electrically to the rigid isoplus-KMRsystem, preferable with an angle of 45. Available
tapping locks see Design Manual, chapter
accessories, page Z 3.0.
After the tapping has been carried out in
accordance to Design Manual, page M 6.0, also the
connection coupling has to be welded electrically to
the tapping lock. Connection coupling see page F
4.4.3, Assembling see page F.4.4.7.
Post-insulation at this spot will be carried out by use
of PEHD-assembling branch, see Design Manual,
chapter V Connection Technology Jacket-Pipe.
Due to the bigger nominal diameter of the tapping
lock eventually an reinforced insulation thickness
will be required at the branch, respectively a
reducing coupler (RM) has to be provided.

isopex isopex
Possibility D
Branches within the isopex-system will be carried
out with isopex-T-pieces which should be
preferable assembled with a branch-angle of 45.
See page F 4.4.5 and F 4.4.6.
The flexible pipes will be cut right-angled and the
insulation will be removed at all three ends to a
length of maximum 150 mm. Thereafter the T-piece
has to be fixed at the pipe ends, as described on
page F 4.4.7 and F 4.4.8.
Post-insulation of this branches will be carried out
with GFK-assembling branches, see page F 7.0,
assembling according to page F 7.1.

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F 9.2.2

PROJECT WORK
House Connection
45 T-Branch
Buildings can be connected directly up to a
distance of 9,00 m with isoflex and isocu, by using
a 45-branch.
Before the house-entry an expansion side-leg of a
length corresponding to the double of the minimum
bending radius [r] has to be provided. This will
guarantee that inside of the building no expansion
and no other strength have to be compensated. In
case of isopex a limitation of length will be not
necessary.

Parallel-Branch
In case of parallel connections an expansion sideleg with a length according to the minimum bending
radius [r] has to be provided for the exit pipe of the
branch.
From this side-leg to the building the max.
permissible pipe laying length [Lmax], has to be
considered in case of isoflex and isocu, see page
F 9.0, for longer length one of the described pipe
laying possibilities should be used, see page F 9.1.
In front of the house-entry a side-leg, preferable
with the double length of the minimum bending
radius [r] has to be provided, for the same reasons
as at 45-connection.
A limitation of the length is not necessary in case of
isopex.

Sloping Terrain
In case that big height-differences i.e. terrainembankments have to be overcome, isoplusflexible pipes will be particularly suitable.
The connection to the main pipeline will be made as
already described with 45- or parallel-branch.

F 9.3

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PROJECT WORK
House Connection without Cellar
Elbow - Outside
According to requirement KMR-elbows with
standard side-legs or 1,00 1,00 m length will be
used, see Design Manual, chapter components,
page B 2.0.
In connection with isopex connection couplers with
one-side welding end will be required, see page F
4.4.3, assembling see page F 4.4.7.
Post-insulation of the connection spots will be made
by use of corresponding connection couplers, see
Design Manual, chapter V Connection-Technology
Jacket-Pipes.

Elbow - Inside
House-entry-elbows (HEB) with a standard delivery
length of 1,00 1,50 m will be also used for houses
without cellar, see page F 5.0.
This solution will guarantee that there will be no
connection coupler in the foundation and in the
area of the ground-plate of the house. Postinsulation of the connection spots will be made by
use of a connection coupler.

Guiding Pipe
During construction of the house a suitable and
flexible guiding pipe has to be installed into the
foundation and into the ground-plate. The diameter
of the protecting pipe should be at least 30 mm
bigger than the PELD-jacket-pipe dimension of the
flexible pipe.
Attention: Minimum bending radius [r] of the used
flexible pipe has to be kept absolutely.

Special

Example

Special constructions for house connections of


houses without cellar may be installed only after
agreement and approval by isoplus designengineers.

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F 9.3.1

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